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Summit, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
596
Population
400/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$36,876 per capita
$200,400
Home Value
$197,190 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
14.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
957
Violent Crime/100K
6,017 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,400 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
957 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Summit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9246°N, 81.4226°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lexington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").